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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1940

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Central Tablelands Water Scheme Proposal Outlined

Consulting engineers trace the Central Tablelands plan from initial inquiries by Waugoola and Lyndhurst Shire Councils to a multi-town water supply. They assess dam sites on Coombing Creek and Balubule Creek, estimate costs across Blayney Canowindra Forbes Grenfell and others, and detail the path to formation of a county council with tenders and construction slated.

Central Tablelands Waugoola Shire Lyndhurst Shire Woodstock Lyndhurst Manduroma Carcoor Waugotla F Rowlands Goombing Belapula Lachlan Balubule River Wat Lhat Coombing Creek Neville Cine Blayney Mullthorpe Camowindra Eugowra Forbes Grenfell Bogan Gate Trundle Tullamore Albert Tottenham Canowindra China Lachlan Hiver Leeonoters Wonder Sou Blayby Sai Mollthor Conawindra Grantell OFC Thlatore Carcourts Woodstock Nunodrede Ferme Cowra Tom Foun Wongeola Boree Weddin Jemalong Goobang Canowinedra Gammities WSS Orange Lyndhurst Bhire Parkes and Fortes

Grass Fire Threatens Cottage on Rankin Street

A grass fire on Rankin Street spread to a western cottage causing multiple flames. Firemen arrived quickly and contained the blaze before it caused serious damage or injuries.

Rankin Street

Surveys for Main Pipe Line and Reservoir Sites

The survey details outline the main pipe line from the dam to delivery points, contour and alto plans for new reservoirs, filtration and booster plants, surface levelling for reticulation, and surveys for reservoir sites at Carcour Millthorpe Lynd Durst Minduroma Woodstool Eugowma Goolagong Boran Gate Trundic Tullamore Albert Tottenham and related sites. It notes easements, avoidance of tree destruction, uses of roads and bridges, transfers of survey data to linen plans, and consideration of future extensions to Cowra Boorawa Greenthorpe.

Carcour Millthorpe Lynd Durst Minduroma Woodstool Eugow Goolagong Boran Gate Trundic Tullamore Albert Tottenham Filtera Blayney Im ‘Coombing Creek Cowra Boorawatha Greenthorpe

Horse Dash Ends With Pool Fence Crash

A horse bolted along Johnson Street throwing its sulky and rider Strickland. It charged toward Royal Hotel area, veered, then leaped a pool fence before the horse raced into the barrier. Bystanders from St Lawrence’s Church aided after the crash.

Patchy Storm Impacts Several Towns Across Western State

Patchy showers and a heavy downpour affected Forbes, Parkes, and Darebolgie with variable rainfall. Darebolgie reported the heaviest fall near Mr A Sunter, while Orange saw substantial drizzle and Manildra recorded higher totals.

Forbes Parker Road Forbes Post Parkes Dareebaligh A. Sunter Clarice Orange Surmlay Cook Park

Fitness Centre Adds New Equipment at Forbes Association

The Forbes Physical Fitness Association announces new gear valued at about nine pounds will be added at the association headquarters. Secretary Bill Rowe says the post Christmas program will resume with activities for all members, including men and women, each Thursday.

Forbes Physical Fitness Association Veer Flere AsweetuLion Bill Rowe

Farmer Killed in Grenfell Car Crash Near Marsden

Parker, a Grenfell farmer, died Friday night when his car left the road and struck a tree about 18 miles from Grenfell. He is survived by his widow, four sons, and two daughters. Investigators believe he may have fallen asleep at the wheel before the wreck.

Weed Parker Grenfell Greifed

Obituary Mrs Betty Ann Collits of Forbes

Mrs Betty Ann Collits aged 63 died Saturday night at District Hospital after a period of illness. She was wife of the late A J Collits of Sand Hill Portten and survived by five sons Leslie Roy Arthur James and Sidney all of Forbes and three daughters Mrs T W Webb Forbes Mrs L Jonson Forbes and Miss Bertha Collits Forbes. Funeral services Sunday at the Methodist Church and graveside were conducted by Rev A Cropp with A G Jones in charge of arrangements.

Hospitel Betty Ann Collita Redt A. J Collita Sand Hilla Porten Vince Anglk Leslie Roy Arthur James Sidney Forbes TW. Webb Parrand Street Min L. Jonson A G Jones

Knowledge of Them by Their Friends in Diplomacy

Rex Miler argues in a Christian Science Monitor piece that attraction governs political alignments and that Germany, isolated after World War I, shows how non-German loyalties and perceived British influence shape neutral views. The piece suggests the Hitler regime has much to learn about the law of attraction.

Germany Chermany Joseph Winschuh London Daily Telegraph Asaya Deutsche the Beltung Wuston Bass

Hore Belisha's War Office reforms spark national uproar

Indignation over Mr Hore Belisha's resignation as War Minister shakes Britain with warnings of weakness at the War Office. Cabinet reshuffle brings Oliver Stanley to War, Rae Duncan to Civil Control, and Chamberlain seeks cabinet stability amid disputes with the High Command. Finns report progress on the frontier and Swedish volunteers join the front as German blockade worries rise.

Londium. Sidasy L. Hore-Belisha London Hue Tate L. Hore- Belisha Minter Millcmillin Hore-Belisha Dali Mall Lord Gort Wien Chamberlain Belaihas Oliver Stanley Board of Trade John Breith Chuirman British Overpenn Airways Corporation Ue British Broadcashing Corporation Andrew Rae Duncan Muni Tone Slatmleysky Thak Leteer Chuarmberlain Accre Belitla Hart Henthy Hore-Britana War Office Britain Atic fMr L. Hore- Belishal Mir Minkster Gulf of Pinland Bhorka Port Lade Muclaa Tuipale Lake Lacognay Lake Ladoga Kilela Suajarvi Lut Foussiem Sinceriscal Finland Geetha Chow

British Official Reaction to Hore-Belisha Departure

Berlin officials and Amsterdam cables praise Hore-Belisha's exit amid warnings of British government instability. German observers label him a Jewish gang figure in the British Cabinet, hoping for resignation. A New York message notes wide US interest in his retirement.

Berlin Amsterdam Hore

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